Indie Dark Comedy Pilot Screenwriter — Remote

BlockReel; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

In-person meetings in Vancouver

Paid project

Job summary

BlockReel in Canada is seeking a talented screenwriter to join an indie team for a dark comedy pilot set in a gritty, low-stakes underworld in Vancouver. You will refine the existing draft, bring a strong voice, and enhance its narrative arc with sharp dialogue.

Collaboration with the director is essential to align with the creative vision. We welcome writers at all levels, with a strong portfolio or writing samples.

Qualifications

• Portfolio or samples demonstrating dark comedy writing.
• Ability to craft sharp dialogue and engaging characters.

Responsibilities

• Refine and develop the existing pilot script to production-ready status.
• Collaborate with the director to incorporate feedback and align with creative vision.
• Elevate storytelling, pacing, and comedic timing in the script.

Skills

Screenwriting

Creative writing

Dialogue writing

Tools

Final Draft

Job description

BlockReel in Canada is seeking a talented screenwriter to join an indie team for a dark comedy pilot set in a gritty, low-stakes underworld in Vancouver. You will refine the existing draft, bring a strong voice, and enhance its narrative arc with sharp dialogue.

Collaboration with the director is essential to align with the creative vision. We welcome writers at all levels, with a strong portfolio or writing samples.